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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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